Honda Sj 100 (1998)

101 real MOT outcomes analysed • 9.4% first-time pass rate

1998 Honda Sj 100

CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 1998 Honda Sj 100. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 1998 Honda SJ 100 is in serious trouble on the road: just 9.4% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol variants fare even worse at 8.5%. No dangerous defects were recorded across the 101 vehicles tested, which is the one bright spot, but the overall failure rate suggests widespread issues that need addressing.

The median mileage of 11,835 miles is remarkably low for a vehicle this age, indicating these are either barely-used machines or have had serious rebuilds, yet they still fail MOTs at an alarming rate. With fewer than 0.1 failures per vehicle on average, the problem isn't catastrophic damage—it's likely chronic neglect across multiple minor systems. If you're considering one, budget heavily for pre-purchase inspection and expect to spend on getting it roadworthy before you drive it anywhere.

Below average reliability 70.6% below UK average
9.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
11,835
typical mileage
6,978–14,789 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.07
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1998 Honda Sj 100

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 100 8.5% 0.07
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1998 Honda Sj 100 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,978
low mileage
11,835
typical
14,789
high mileage

Half of all 1998 Honda Sj 100 vehicles fall between 6,978 and 14,789 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.07
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Honda Sj 100:

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